rockhopper

noun

rock·hop·per | \ ˈräk-ˌhä-pər

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Definition of rockhopper

: a small penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) with a short thick bill and a yellow crest

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The 33,000-square-foot Polk Penguin Conservation Center is home to 75 king, rockhopper, macaroni and gentoo penguins. — Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Zoo to close penguin center for 9 months due to 'faulty waterproofing'," 20 June 2019 Plans also call for visiting Macquarie Island, a tiny sub-Antarctic isle that is home to millions of penguins, including king, rockhopper, gentoo and royal. — Phil Marty, chicagotribune.com, "Holiday paddlewheeler cruises, the best ice cream shops and more," 23 May 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018 The Milwaukee County Zoo's gentoo and rockhopper penguins line up for their monthly weigh-in. — Jennifer Diliberti-shea, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Go behind the scenes at the Milwaukee County Zoo to be educated and entertained," 5 Mar. 2018

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